6 Foraging Chicken Breeds for the Thrifty Farmer
February 19, 2015These chicken breeds are excellent foragers, and when allowed to free-range, they’ll do their part to supplement their diet—saving you money on feed.
Why I’m Totally Into Chicks
February 6, 2015The hens in our charter flock turned me from chicken agnostic to borderline obsessed. The Girls, as we call them, have officially achieved family status.
6 Ways to Banish Rodents from the Coop
January 23, 2015Have you ever found little mouse droppings peppered throughout your coop bedding—black oval pellets about the size of a grain of rice? Evidence of rodents in your chicken coop can be unnerving, but it’s important to recognize that winter is a hungry time for wild animals. The reward of a warm bed and a full […]
Is Turmeric Good for Chickens?
January 15, 2015If you’re looking for natural relief for your chickens’ pain or illness, turmeric might be the herb for you.
How To Keep Chickens Warm On Frigid Nights
January 9, 2015As temperatures dip, make sure your chickens are tucked in warm and cozy into their coops each night.
Awaiting First Eggs
December 19, 2014The four pullets are finally 20 weeks old, and they’re the same size as the hens. Even though winter is just a few days away, the girls will start laying eggs soon. I’m officially on egg watch. They’ll start when they’re ready, though. I don’t see the need to coax them to lay with dummy […]
My Simple Solution to Coop Cleanup
December 12, 2014Cleaning the chicken coop is one of my least favorite chores. The distain I feel encompasses all of life’s chores, not just chicken ones. I think we can all agree that chicken poop is pretty gross. Ideally, we should visit the coop every day with intention beyond gathering eggs—to remove the dirtiest bedding and replace […]
3 Tips to Keep Chickens Healthy This Winter
December 5, 2014Winter can be tough on all of us, but with a little TLC, your flock will do just fine.
Bird Flu is Back
November 25, 2014Farmers in Asia and Europe are dealing with avian influenza, but it probably won’t interrupt your Thanksgiving dinner.
How to Prevent Parasites in Your Flock
November 21, 2014Is there a certain type of plant that attracts mites/lice. Which plants should I steer away from growing to deter inviting them to the coop? –D&R Poultry Fortunately for us garden-loving chicken keepers, plant parasites and chicken parasites are two completely different beasts. Plants attract the organisms that feed on the plants, while scaly leg […]
